Wildfire — Southeast, Puerto Rico

2013-02-16 · Southeast, Puerto Rico

Event narrative

Grass fires were reported between the municipalities of Guayama and Salinas.

Wider weather episode

Fuel dryness and enhanced sea breezes along with strong east southeast trade winds favored the development of fires mainly along the southern slopes of Puerto Rico.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 437030. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.